Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Upcoming Class: Hina Matsuri, Japanese Dolls Festival

"March 3rd is Hina Matsuri, the Japanese Dolls Festival. One of the five annual Japanese observances marking the changing seasons, this is a day that families with young girls pray for their daughters' healthy growth and happiness by displaying dolls. Instructor Yuki Martin will teach how this special day is celebrated by making origami dolls to display. Boys will also enjoy this workshop as Yuki teaches everyone how to make origami boxes to hold Japanese star-shaped candies."

Saturday, February 2, 2-4pm Northwest Library*As always, this library class is FREE! It is first come, first served. Appropriate for school age children and families. Please note, the date of the festival is March 3rd, but the class is on Feburary 2nd, just so you won't get confused!